The relationship has been brought to the attention of the South Carolina compliance office, but the school did not have any immediate comment regarding Clowney’s interactions with Roc Nation.

Clowney himself did not try to avoid the issue and seemed to embrace it. Roc Nation recently signed Kevin Durant as a client, and also represents Jets quarterback Geno Smith and Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano. Clowney, who apparently wouldn't mind being in such great company, retweeted the message about Roc Nation pursuing him and wrote this on this on his Instagram account:

“You kno we about to turn up Dream coming true.”

In January 2012, the Division I Legislative Council approved a rule that broadened the definition of agents to include third-party influences, including family members, certified contract advisors, financial advisors, marketing representatives, brand managers or anyone who is employed by or associated with said individuals seeking to secure a student-athlete’s potential earnings as a professional athlete.

It would appear that if Clowney is not taking any extra benefits from an agent or anyone representing an agent or agency, he could be allowed to communicate as much as he wants. It’s a rocky surface, but may not be illegal at all.